New car seat
New cover
Hello sleepy head!
Mom, I don't need this jacket today!
Hey lady, put some water in this pool!
8 months ago
Friday, March 4, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Simple Things
Chalk. Sidewalk chalk to be more specific. It's messy, but cheap & provides hours of entertainment. Maggie came over to visit us & the girls had a great time playing with chalk, kicking the ball & playing hide-n-seek. Alyssa sat in her jumperoo watching every move they made! She was probably taking notes on what to do as soon as she starts walking!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Read Across America
Grab your Hat and Read with the Cat!
It's that time of year again, time to gear up for NEA's Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2.
There will be festivities at bookstores, libraries, Target, Walmart, etc. Please check your area to find out the dates.
It's that time of year again, time to gear up for NEA's Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2.
There will be festivities at bookstores, libraries, Target, Walmart, etc. Please check your area to find out the dates.
Lazy Lately
I've been lazy about blogging lately. So, here are some pictures to make up for it!
We went to a fair last weekend. Addy was so excited to ride the carousel - until Blake put her on a pony! She didn't want anything to do with it. The same thing happened with the little train!
Addy 6 months
Alyssa 7 months
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Buddy the Conehead
Last week I noticed Buddy chewing on his tail. After further inspection, I realized he had a hotspot. Poor Bubba :( I called the vet right away & took him in to be seen. Now, taking Buddy to the vet along with Alyssa & Addison in tow is about as exciting as you are thinking. Between Addison asking what everyone's name was to repeatedly saying she has to pee - it wasn't a dull trip. Buddy got a shot & the vet said that would cure him. This was Thursday afternoon. Monday I was in denial that his tail wasn't healing because he wouldn't stop chewing on it! I tried wrapping it up with a bandage, but that was a joke. So, Tuesday morning I called the vet back. I wasn't sure what else they could do other than a cone, but we had to do something! Another trip to the vet with the girls! Eating glass sounded like a better option, but we all managed to make another trip to the vet. While there the second time Addison had to use the potty twice (we were there maybe 15 minutes)! What is it with kids & public bathrooms?!?! Gross! Then, you could've heard a pin drop when she held up her little toy frog & asked if she could put a baby in her belly!!! That got a laugh out of everyone! I guess she really paid attention when I was pregnant with Alyssa & we would always talk about it!
Thank goodness the weather has warmed up & we can spend time outside! It's awesome. Both girls love it! I need to get one of the little splash pools like Addy had when she was a baby.
Alyssa has started going from sitting to belly every time I turn my back! She gets mad once she's on her belly & rolls over. We may never have a crawler if she doesn't spend a little more time on her belly.
Buddy got fitted for a cone & prescribed some antibiotics. This morning I noticed that he can still chew on his tail EVEN with the cone! UGH!!!! I don't know what to do at this point.
Her bib says it all!
Thank goodness the weather has warmed up & we can spend time outside! It's awesome. Both girls love it! I need to get one of the little splash pools like Addy had when she was a baby.
From the baby splash pool to a slide! My Addy has gotten so big!
Alyssa has started going from sitting to belly every time I turn my back! She gets mad once she's on her belly & rolls over. We may never have a crawler if she doesn't spend a little more time on her belly.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Solids & Stuff
Last Friday I took Alyssa for her flu vaccine booster. She was awesome! Barely a sound came out of her! I sure hope we get through this flu season without anyone getting sick. Especially the babies. Alyssa weighs 16.14lbs & is 24 3/4 inches. Addison weighed 16.9lbs at 7 months.
After the doctor visit I had to go by the post office to try & recall a package that I sent to the wrong address. Customer Service told me it wouldn't be a problem to recall as long as the package hasn't reached it's destination & to go back to my local post office to fill out the form. I had just mailed it last Wednesday, so I knew there was still time. Well, the idiot at the post office didn't have a clue what I was talking about & argued with me that a package couldn't be recalled. While I was waiting for the Post Master to get off a conference call the rude clerk finally found the form I was talking about. It will be awhile before I can go back to the post office! Next stop was getting the van washed. I carried Alyssa in the car wash in her infant seat just in case she fell asleep. I'm SO happy I did! When the van was finished the employee waived me over to let me know it was done. ONE PROBLEM - they LOCKED the keys in the van! Seriously, could the day get better? Thank goodness I had Alyssa's infant seat! One of the employees gave us a ride home to get the spare van key. Luckily, I keep a spare house key in the backpack! Blake could've left work, but it was faster to just have a stranger drive us a couple of blocks. Next stop, Target. I went in Target to get diapers & a few other things (see books below). Well, again, I just left Alyssa in her infant seat & sat it in the buggy. After we checked out & got to the van I took Alyssa & the infant seat out of the buggy & what did I see? DIAPERS UNDER THE BUGGY THAT I DIDN'T PAY FOR! So, I ran back inside & paid for the diapers praying I wouldn't be late to pick up Addy from school!
Alyssa is now eating 3 meals a day in addition to nursing. At breakfast she has a fruit + oatmeal, lunch veggie + fruit combo, dinner veggie. She isn't a fan of Gerber baby food, so I made the MISTAKE of buying Ella's Kitchen organic & Plum Organics for her to try ($$$$$). Well, she loves the stuff! Addy does too! Both brands have yummy combos like spinach, apples, rutabaga or broccoli, peas, pears or carrots, sweet potatoes, prunes. Alyssa will still eat what I made (sweet potatoes, squash, apples), but the organic tubes are super convenient, whereas, I have to thaw the cubes I made from the freezer.
In case you are wondering about how Alyssa's pooping these days - I get a dirty diaper every 2-3 days now. No complaints here. At least now it's solid & manageable!
It was a great weekend & we took full advantage of the beautiful weather!
I've joined an online photography course with some of my Internet friends. It's a 12 week course & hopefully will teach me a thing or two about my camera. The local college is offering a course this summer & I may take it too. Pictures are priceless :)
BEWARE of the Dollar Spot at Target! (No, the MacBook wasn't on the Dollar Spot!) These books will go in Easter baskets and/or for birthday presents. I did go ahead & give Alyssa one of the bath books. She loves books just like Addy! Read Across America is March 2 & right now Walmart has all Dr. Seuss books for $5. I need to take an inventory of Addy's Dr. Seuss books. We must have 20, if not more. I just picked up 3 more that she didn't have.
After the doctor visit I had to go by the post office to try & recall a package that I sent to the wrong address. Customer Service told me it wouldn't be a problem to recall as long as the package hasn't reached it's destination & to go back to my local post office to fill out the form. I had just mailed it last Wednesday, so I knew there was still time. Well, the idiot at the post office didn't have a clue what I was talking about & argued with me that a package couldn't be recalled. While I was waiting for the Post Master to get off a conference call the rude clerk finally found the form I was talking about. It will be awhile before I can go back to the post office! Next stop was getting the van washed. I carried Alyssa in the car wash in her infant seat just in case she fell asleep. I'm SO happy I did! When the van was finished the employee waived me over to let me know it was done. ONE PROBLEM - they LOCKED the keys in the van! Seriously, could the day get better? Thank goodness I had Alyssa's infant seat! One of the employees gave us a ride home to get the spare van key. Luckily, I keep a spare house key in the backpack! Blake could've left work, but it was faster to just have a stranger drive us a couple of blocks. Next stop, Target. I went in Target to get diapers & a few other things (see books below). Well, again, I just left Alyssa in her infant seat & sat it in the buggy. After we checked out & got to the van I took Alyssa & the infant seat out of the buggy & what did I see? DIAPERS UNDER THE BUGGY THAT I DIDN'T PAY FOR! So, I ran back inside & paid for the diapers praying I wouldn't be late to pick up Addy from school!
Alyssa is now eating 3 meals a day in addition to nursing. At breakfast she has a fruit + oatmeal, lunch veggie + fruit combo, dinner veggie. She isn't a fan of Gerber baby food, so I made the MISTAKE of buying Ella's Kitchen organic & Plum Organics for her to try ($$$$$). Well, she loves the stuff! Addy does too! Both brands have yummy combos like spinach, apples, rutabaga or broccoli, peas, pears or carrots, sweet potatoes, prunes. Alyssa will still eat what I made (sweet potatoes, squash, apples), but the organic tubes are super convenient, whereas, I have to thaw the cubes I made from the freezer.
In case you are wondering about how Alyssa's pooping these days - I get a dirty diaper every 2-3 days now. No complaints here. At least now it's solid & manageable!
It was a great weekend & we took full advantage of the beautiful weather!
My two beautiful girls!
Everyday I look at them & wonder how I got so lucky!
I've joined an online photography course with some of my Internet friends. It's a 12 week course & hopefully will teach me a thing or two about my camera. The local college is offering a course this summer & I may take it too. Pictures are priceless :)
BEWARE of the Dollar Spot at Target! (No, the MacBook wasn't on the Dollar Spot!) These books will go in Easter baskets and/or for birthday presents. I did go ahead & give Alyssa one of the bath books. She loves books just like Addy! Read Across America is March 2 & right now Walmart has all Dr. Seuss books for $5. I need to take an inventory of Addy's Dr. Seuss books. We must have 20, if not more. I just picked up 3 more that she didn't have.
Last week Chase Bank was at the top of my %#$* List! I kept my account open after I quit my job with just a small amount of money in checking & savings. Well, I had setup the email alert to notify me when my account went below a certain balance. I got an alert one night & the next morning checked my account online. Hmmmm Chase started charging me a $12 service fee in November. The last time I used the account was October. So, I called to get more information about the fee. The rep told me that since my checking account didn't have direct deposit or an outrageous balance then a fee is charged. When I told him that I haven't had direct deposit since September 2008 & never had the fee before he was stumped. He then told me that maybe the fee was waived for some reason. I said for 2 years, really, are you that stupid or do you think I'm that stupid. I was livid & requested a refund for the fees & to close my accounts! He told me it would be faster to go to my local branch & close the accounts. So, off I go to Chase to close my accounts. Wow! They lady at the branch couldn't tell me why this fee suddenly appeared either. I could go on, but I'll just say that I closed my accounts & will not do business with the bank again. The fee on the account really wasn't the issue...I don't understand why NOBODY could explain WHY it just started!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
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